A review by skeptic_hecate
I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston

lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

Everyone is annoying, especially the main character and the main love interest. The mains get little to no repercussions for their bad actions. Moments where the author could develop more conflict or make the character learn are solved by plot o¿convenience (I am looking at you, ebtire second graduation plot line). Characters got into this long winded monologues that last for paragraphs and say nothing of importance. The author was trying to write something more serious (the religion trauma), but it comes across as her usual low-stakes scenario like in her previous and honestly better nooks. 

Did I mention how the characters are very annoying? And the reading drags too much, honestly could've been shorter. I was rolling my eyes every time I had to hear the main character's inner monologue. What a self-centered, selfish and holier-than-thou annoying girl. Even the ending where we are supposed to believe she learned and grew is very hard to believe. 

Please read the other books from the author, skip this one. 
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